Moderatorin

female presenter

noun mo-deh-rah-TOH-rin Rare

Origin: from Latin moderari

Also means

female host (TV or radio)

Usage Note

Moderatorin is the standard feminine form for a woman who presents a programme or hosts a debate; it is widely used across TV, radio, and online formats and carries no negative connotations.

Examples

"Die Moderatorin führte das Interview mit ruhiger und präziser Fragetechnik."

Natural Translation

The (female) presenter conducted the interview with a calm and precise questioning technique.

Literal Translation

The (female) presenter led the interview with calm and precise questioning technique.

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